Beans on Toast (our version!)

Our Beans on Toast Recipe

Our Beans on Toast recipe is a delicious twist on the classic dish. It features butter beans cooked in a rich tomato sauce and topped with a flavorful herbaceous gremolata for the perfect combination of flavors. This is one of Linley’s favorite recipes on our site, so you know it’s good!

Coming from the United States, beans on toast isn’t a common dish for us. We usually opt for Instant Pot Baked Beans or Easy Bean Salad. But this bougie beans on toast recipe is a game-changer! With layers of flavor, you’re sure to love it.

While this recipe has a lot of ingredients, it’s very forgiving. You can still make it with the basics if you’re missing a few items.

Best Beans on Toast – Main Ingredients

Olive oil, large butter beans, tomatoes, light brown sugar, green onions, fresh herbs, vinegar, lemon, thick bread, freshly grated parmesan, coarse sea salt

If you don’t have whole, peeled canned tomatoes, you can use diced tomatoes as a substitute. For the gremolata, you can also use different herbs or vinegar based on your preference.

How Do You Make Beans on Toast?

1. Prepare the Beans: Saute butter beans with garlic and lemon juice.
2. Saute Onions: Cook onions until soft and translucent.
3. Blend Tomatoes: Puree tomatoes into a smooth consistency.
4. Make Tomato Sauce: Combine tomato sauce ingredients and let simmer until thick.
5. Prepare Gremolata: Mix gremolata ingredients together and set aside.
6. Add Butter Beans: Stir butter beans into the sauce and let simmer.
7. Toast Bread: Toast bread in a skillet until golden brown.
8. Assemble & Enjoy: Top toast with bean mixture, parmesan cheese, gremolata, and a pinch of salt.

Storage and Reheating

This dish makes great leftovers. Store any extra bean mixture in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop when ready to eat.

What to Serve with Beans on Toast

Elevate your meal by serving this beans on toast recipe with sides like Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots, Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts, or Roasted Broccoli. A simple side salad like Herby Cucumber Tomato Salad or French Carrot Salad also pairs well with this dish.

Non-Traditional Gremolata Recipe

This gremolata recipe is a flavorful addition to the beans on toast dish. Follow the steps below:

1. Prepare the beans and tomato sauce as directed above.
2. Combine all gremolata ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
3. Once the sauce has thickened, stir in butter beans and let simmer.
4. Toast bread until golden brown.
5. Top toast with bean mixture, parmesan cheese, gremolata, and a pinch of salt.

Nutrition information: Calories: 440 kcal, Carbohydrates: 63 g, Protein: 19 g, Fat: 14 g, Fiber: 13 g, Sugar: 12 g. This information is approximate and should be used as a guide only.